Speculative Criminality at Home: Bypassing Tenant Rights Through Police Surveillance in Detroit’s Rental Housing by Rae Baker

“…The article’s focus is on surveillance technology as a defining element of contemporary urban development which enacts both a forbearance and expansion of rights through the application of technology to property relations. …”
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Spatial-geographical analysis of smart growth indices in urban areas (Case study: Bushehr Port) by Hajar Jahanshahi, Hamidreza Varesi, Masoud Taghavei

“…In fact, the growth of urban consciousness is a wise strategy to drive urban development and control dispersion and drive urban growth toward sustainability. …”
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Seasonal Variations of the Urban Thermal Environment Effect in a Tropical Coastal City by Yao Yuan, Chen Xi, Qian Jing, Ndayisaba Felix

“…Five profiles were drawn to analyze the distribution of UHII in different seasons, and it was found that the No. 1 path profiles, corresponding to the western urban development axis, had higher UHII than other path profiles. …”
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Research on Logistics Distribution Vehicle Path Optimization Based on Simulated Annealing Algorithm by Li Yang

“…Hence, with the rapid growth of the economy and the rapid development of e-commerce, the construction of logistics and distribution systems plays an essential role in the process of urban development. A perfect logistics and distribution system can promote the overall economic efficiency of the city and facilitate people’s daily lives. …”
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Investigating the Effects of Optimal Use of Public Transport to Reduce Traffic and Air Pollution in Tabriz by Hamed Ahmadzadeh, Mahmoud Reza Keymanesh, Siavash Makani Bonab, Iman Ghanizadeh

“…Therefore, this dilemma has been one of the major challenges facing urban planning in the late twentieth century which has influenced the achievement of sustainable urban development goals. Electronics in cyberspace are an integral part of life. …”
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The Evolution of Smart City Policy in China: A Quantitative Study Based on the Content of Policy Texts by Chongfeng Yue, Hongyan Li, Haocheng Mao, Aobo Yue

“…The analysis results indicate that the policy guidance for smart cities should focus on the positive interaction between social needs and urban development regulations. It is also important to enhance citizen participation and redefine the role of the government in the development of smart cities.…”
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An investigation into the zoning of ecosystem sensitivity control areas in Mentougou District (Beijing, China). by Xiaodan Li, Haoyu Tao, Jing Li, Zhen Liu, Zhiping Liu

“…This model serves as a valuable framework for promoting ecological protection efforts in support of sustainable urban development objectives.…”
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URBAN UPGRADE IN BISKRA’S SHANTYTOWNS SAMPLE: THE NEIGHBORHOODS OF SIDI GHAZEL AND SIDI ROUAG (ALGERIA) by Djouheina Kouidre BOUHKELIFI, Fateh MEZERDI

“…The impact was obvious on the urban development of the Algerian cities. Hence, the slum areas increased outside the town urban perimeter, where the public lands and the lands inconvenient for urbanization such as river shores, old quarries and hills. …”
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A multi-modal social media data analysis framework: Exploring the complex relationships among urban environment, public activity, and public perception—A case study of Xi’an, China... by Chuyi Guo, Yuchi Yang

“…Using Xi’an, China, as a typical case, it examines how public activities change over time and space, how they interact with urban spaces, as well as how different aspects of the built environment shape public perception.The main findings are as follows:(1) Public activity varies significantly across day and night, interacting in complex ways with urban spatial elements;(2) Public activity is driven by multiple interconnected factors;(3) The built environment affects public perception unevenly, with certain spatial elements evoking strong emotional resonance and reinforcing cultural identity;(4) A dynamic feedback loop exists between public activity and perception.This research offers novel insights into precision-oriented, human-centered, and sustainable urban development.…”
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Mapping the Green Urban: A Comprehensive Review of Materials and Learning Methods for Green Infrastructure Mapping by Dino Dobrinić, Mario Miler, Damir Medak

“…Green infrastructure (GI) plays a crucial role in sustainable urban development, but effective mapping and analysis of such features requires a detailed understanding of the materials and state-of-the-art methods. …”
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Investigating the relationship between built environment and urban vitality using big data by Guifen Lyu, Niwat Angkawisittpan, Xiaoli Fu, Somchat Sonasang

“…This research not only provides theoretical support for Yinchuan’s urban development but also offers valuable practical guidance for other cities confronting similar urban challenges.…”
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Spatial Differentiation and Elements Influencing Urban Resilience in the Middle Reaches of the Yangtze River under the COVID-19 Pandemic by Xin Hou, Qianli Ma, Xuan Wang

“…Thus, to upgrade the system cycle mechanism and augment the endogenous power for urban development, we need to focus more on the flow of innovative elements in central cities, the optimization of ecological and safe spatial patterns in Hunan and Hubei Provinces, and the innovation of sustainable supply chain in the entire region.…”
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Spatial allocation and sustainable development: a study of production-living-ecological spaces in the Yangtze River Delta by Shangbo Li, Yong Chen, Qinshi Huang

“…These findings contribute to a deeper understanding of the spatial dynamics of PLES and provide strategic recommendations for optimizing the spatial layout of the Yangtze River Delta urban agglomeration, thereby promoting sustainable urban development.…”
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Evaluation of Water Quality in a Highly Impacted Urban Stream Using Water Quality Index (Ankara Stream, Türkiye) by Hazal Aydogdu Kayadelen, Nilsun Demir

“…Population growth along with other factors such as industrial, agricultural, and urban development, threaten freshwater resources in urban areas. …”
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Effectiveness of Implementing Vertical Space Utilization in Badung District by I. W.A. Puspanegara, N. M.J. Senastri, I. N.A. Puspadma

“…The study contributes to the discourse on sustainable urban development and the integration of legal principles with cultural values, offering practical benefits for legal practice and regulatory improvement in spatial planning.…”
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Integrating Nature-Based Solutions for Increased Resilience to Urban Flooding in the Climate Change Context by George Radu, Maria Ilinca Chevereșan, Sorin Perju, Alina Bărbulescu

“…As climate change intensifies with more frequent and severe flood events, urban areas face increasing challenges to protect population wellbeing. Amid urban development challenges, political uncertainty, and socioeconomic pressures, finding sustainable solutions to enhance urban resilience has become urgent and complex. …”
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The Social Well-Being Issues of the European Urbanisation Stages and the Possibilities of their Management by the Creation of Spatial Configurations by Viktória Szirmai

“…Various urban problems were also present in the historically changing stages of urban development. Taking the actual historical and social conditions into account, theories, criticisms, and various scientific approaches offered differentiated solutions - mainly based on spatial principals - to manage urban tensions. …”
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Simulation and Formation Mechanisms of Urban Landscape Design Based on Discrete Dynamic Models Driven by Big Data by Ke Cao, Jing Xiao, Yan Wu

“…In this article, during the research process, we strive to raise the revelation of the design layer rather than the brand new level of cross-fertilization and interaction between big data-driven discrete dynamic model and urban landscape design; we also reveal how the benefits of promoting urban development and harmonious life are achieved in the interactive expression of the urban landscape after the application of the big data-driven discrete dynamic model, which provides designers and related professionals with more detailed and novel design ideas at the theoretical level and makes the theory of big data-driven discrete dynamic models in landscape design interactive methods more enriched. …”
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The impacts of type and proportion of five different asphalt modifiers on the low temperature fracture toughness and fracture energy of modified HMA by Mehdi Fallah Tafti, Seyyed Abuzar Hoseini Aqda, Hamed Motamedi

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Requalification urbaine et justice environnementale : Quelle compatibilité ? Débats autour de la métamorphose de Lausanne by Yves Bonard, Marianne Thomann

“…However, urban renewal – in particular through the construction of « sustainable districts » - tends to induce social polarisation, thus revealing a  deep contradiction between the social and ecological dimensions of urban development.Social mixity is widely promoted as a solution for reducing segregation and eviction of vulnerable populations by urban renewal projects. …”
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